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Sea-Kayak Expedition Among Labrador's Thousand Islands

Paddle a private-guided sea kayak through the sheltered archipelago around Nain — a labyrinth of granite islands, hidden coves, and mirror-calm channels alive with seabirds and seals at every stroke.

What to expect

After a 20-minute safety and technique briefing at the put-in, you glide into waters where the only sounds are paddles and the distant calls of Arctic terns. The guide leads through kelp-fringed channels where harbour seals haul out on warm rock slabs within metres of your bow. A mid-paddle landing on an uninhabited island reveals lichen-covered boulders, crowberry carpets, and sweeping views back toward the Torngat peaks. The return paddle often coincides with afternoon light that turns the water gold and the icebergs rose.

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Torngat Mountains Base Camp & Research Station
CAD 280–CAD 380 per person (full equipment, guide, safety briefing; 3-hour private paddle)
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Good to know

No prior kayaking experience required; the guide adjusts technique coaching to each guest. Dry suits are provided. Depart within the first 2 hours of arriving in port to leave buffer time before all-aboard. Weather-dependent — the operator will advise on sea state on the morning of arrival.

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Luxury cruises that call at Nain — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

Seabourn · Seabourn Venture
15 nights · calls at Nain
from $17,999
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